Teresa Fessenden, Postpartum Doula in Orange, CA

Teresa Fessenden Postpartum Doula in Orange, CA

5.0 9 reviews 14 years of experience
$50/hr Postpartum Support package

About Teresa

Terese aspires to bring light into each home she has the honor of entering – a sense of calm and peace in the moments she’s caring for you and your growing family. Clients choose Terese to step into the role of postpartum doula and newborn specialist due to her blend of education, lived experience, an evidence-based yet relaxed approach, and compassionate care. Apart from helping parents and babies feel at ease, she’s also riding the wave with you as a mother to three children and licensed foster parent. Terese lovingly strives to be the peaceful presence that nourishes your family during this tender time. She’s inclusive of all family dynamics and seasoned in high-risk pregnancies, fertility struggles, loss, medically fragile children, and adoption.

Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Postpartum Support

Daytime and Overnight Support includes but not limited to light meal prep, baby laundry, newborn care and education (ie: umbilical cord care, babies first bath, diapering techniques, swaddling and burping positions) and Introduction to sleep training/sleep shaping.

$50 USD · Per hour

Accepted insurance

Carrot Message Teresa to confirm coverage for your plan.

What to expect

Fika Newborn offers both virtual and in person postpartum support and new parent education. I strive to support my clients using an evidence based approach.

Reviews for Teresa Fessenden

5.0 9 reviews
5.0

Terese was an incredible source of support during my postpartum weeks. Her calm, steady presence immediately put us at ease. She helped us understand our newborn’s cues and offered gentle guidance around feeding and sleep, making everything feel far more manageable. I am deeply grateful for her care and highly recommend her to any new family.Terese provided companionship and practical support during outings with my newborn, offering reassurance and hands-on help as a new mother while accompanying me to Starbucks and to doctor appointments.

— Kathy N.

5.0

We were so grateful to have Terese's advice, guidance, and support for the first six weeks of our son's life. As new parents, we were very nervous about bringing a newborn home and Terese put us at such ease with her knowledge and experience. She showed us how to use all the baby gadgets (swaddles, breast pump, sterilizer, baby carrier etc) and made helpful suggestions about sleep, nursing, bottles, tummy time and more. She helped us with household tasks so that I could get some much needed rest. She was so great to work with and we plan to stay in touch. We highly recommend her services.

— Kristen S.

5.0

Terese is great! We hired her as our postpartum doula for 8 weeks after our baby was born, and it was such a great experience. We learned so much from her—she was incredibly supportive, respectful of our choices, and really helped us build confidence in caring for our newborn. Her guidance was especially valuable for us as new parents. Highly recommend!

— Lily C.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

  • Certified infant First AID/CPR Instructor (2022)
  • California Mandated Reporter (2017)
  • Lactation Training Resources (LactationTrainingResources.com) (2020)
  • Postpartum Doula Certification, DONA International (2020)
  • Birth Doula Training, DONA International (2023)

Education

  • Bachelors in Early Childhood Development (2014)
  • Masters in Childhood Trauma and Adolescence (2017)
  • Associates in Early Childhood Education, Infant Growth and Development (2012)

Memberships and affiliations

  • California Commission of Credentialed Teaching
  • DONA International Member
  • National Association of Young Children (NAEYC)

Languages

  • English

Credentials

BA PCD (DONA)

Specialties

Abnormal Bleeding Abuse Adoption Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Aromatherapy Attachment problems Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Babywearing Belly Binding Birth and Lactation Birth Trauma Caring for International Adoptees Caring for Special Needs Children Cesarean, Episiotomy and Scar Pain Cesarean Scar Tissue Remedial Massage Doula Trainer Early Intervention Speech and Language Early Parenting Educator Evidence-Based Care Faith-Based Counseling Grief and Loss Grief Counseling Herbal Postpartum Care Hysteroscopy Infant Care Infertility In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Loss and Bereavement Doula Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Newborn Prep Parenting Pelvic Pain Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Postpartum Care Postpartum Chef Postpartum Doula Care Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Pregnancy Loss Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapy Premature Infants

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Teresa charge?

Teresa's Postpartum Support package is $50 USD, per hour.

Does Teresa accept insurance?

Teresa lists Carrot as accepted insurance. Message Teresa to confirm coverage for your plan.

Service area

Teresa is based in Orange, California.

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